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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 677.72 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 677.72 and 270.07 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 677.72 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/677.72 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 677.72 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 183,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,030.82/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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